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DraftKings NHL Ice Breaker Results: First Goal Scorer on Thursday, October 15, 2026

DraftKings NHL Ice Breaker Results: First Goal Scorer on Thursday, October 15, 2026

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By: Ciaran Doyle

Auston Matthews didn’t waste any time getting on the board on Thursday night.

The Toronto Maple Leafs veteran is Thursday night’s NHL Ice Breaker after burying a goal two minutes and 24 seconds into the team’s home game against the Buffalo Sabres. Bonus bets will be credited to eligible winning customers within 24 hours.

The NHL Ice Breaker promotion allows opted-in users to bet on the first goal scorer for all NHL games starting at 7 p.m. ET on October 15 for a share of $250,000 issued in bonus bets.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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